optimistic that president obama and congress can avoid the looming fiscal cliff. japan's nikkei closep almost 1 and a half percent. while hong kong's hang senge just over half a percent. // investors on wall street lid what they heard about the fl cliff. on friday, the dow cd up nearly 46 points while te nasdaq gained 16. ///// with president obama in asia and congress already home for thanksgiving break, the fisl cliff issue is on hold for w but both sides have indicatd progress is being made. a dl would stop a series of autoc tax increases and spending s from going into effect januy first. //// and calling all twinkie lovers? listen up. u can stop hoarding the tasty treats. there's a good chane you'll continue to enjoy its sugary goodness! "hostess brands" will appear in bankruptcy court today to ak permission to sell itself. e appear in bankruptcy court y to ask permission to sell itself. since its brands are well known to americans -- twinkies, ding dongs, ho- 's -- others companies *are interested in picking up the pieces of the failed compan. ////// gift car